Sharp rise in private jet demand as Indian businessmen make their UAE travel plans

Sharp rise in private jet demand as Indian businessmen make their UAE travel plans

Dubai: Demand for private jets on the India-UAE routes has once again seen a boost after the temporary suspension on commercial flights from India. And as had happened during the repatriation flights last year, private jets are not just being deployed for India's wealthy. Some business travelers are pooling their resources to charter these jets and make the trip to the UAE. Oliver Hewson, founder of Jet83 Advisory, expects private jet trips between the two countries to rise as businessmen's charter flights are exempt from the ban. "It might not appear "fair", but the typical passenger flying private contribute a huge amount to the economies of the destinations they visit," he said. "And the success of their businesses affects the employment of thousands of people." A charter flight from New Delhi to Dubai can cost around $40, 000 while a trip from Mumbai can cost around $35, 000. Getting into a private jet service from the south Indian city of Kochi is on the more expensive side, at around $50, 000. There has seen record monthly traffic volumes, which can be attributed to how well the pandemic has been managed by the UAE authorities Dubai has been a busy private